Alcohol – Its Good News And Bad

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

The Jury is still out on Alcohol consumption, with good and bad news released in new research today (Tuesday). It appears that substances in red wine, that are already thought to have a raft of health benefits do indeed show promising results in real tests. On the other hand a ...

Sugary Drinks Industry Aggressively Targeting Children And Teenagers

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

The consumption of sugary sodas has grown so much over the last three decades that they are now the number 1 source of calories in the diets of American teenagers, says a new report issued by The Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. The authors say that their ...

Fizzy Drinks Linked To Violence Amongst Teens

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

More blows to the fizzy, sugary drink industry with research suggesting that teens who drink a can a day of soft drink or around five cans per week are more likely to become aggressive, even carrying weapons and being physically violent with friends, fellow students and family members. The research ...

Jim Beam Pulls a Gender-Bender

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

The bourbon maker is rolling out lighter, fruitier drinks targeted at women to fuel sales in the $19.2 billion spirits business Find more info about Jim Beam Pulls a Gender-Bender photos videos pictures. read more

Canada caps caffeine in energy drinks

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Canada is introducing rules to limit the amount of caffeine allowed in energy drinks such as Red Bull. Find more info about Canada caps caffeine in energy drinks photos videos pictures. read more